Orange Stripe Bristletooth Tang
Ctenochaetus cf striatus
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| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 3.5" - Indian Ocean | Original price was: $107.99.$56.99Current price is: $56.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - Juvenile - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $98.99.$51.99Current price is: $51.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Algae Control |
| Diet Type | Herbivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 180 gallons |
| Max Size | 10 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
As an algae-grazing bristletooth tang, the Orange Stripe Bristletooth Tang spends much of its day picking film algae and fine growth from rockwork with its brush-like teeth. Its body patterning can show fine orange striping and blue-toned accents that shift with angle and lighting, giving it a “lined” look in bright daylight.
What You’ll Observe:
- Steady cruising laps with frequent short stops to “peck” at rocks and tank surfaces
- A daily routine of grazing between feedings, especially once it has a favorite route through the aquascape
- Color and contrast changes during the day, often looking darker under lower light and more detailed under whiter light
- Confident, purposeful movement around the reef structure as it searches for new grazing spots
To do well, provide mature live rock and open swim lanes so it can graze naturally throughout the day. Offer a consistent supply of dried seaweed plus a varied herbivore diet so it stays active and maintains body weight. Keeping a stable routine for feeding and lighting helps it settle in and show its best patterning.
Why does my Orange Stripe Bristletooth Tang look almost black sometimes?
Many individuals shift darker depending on mood, time of day, and lighting; under brighter, whiter light the striping and facial accents usually show more clearly.
Do the orange stripes stay bold as the fish matures?
Keepers often report the “orange stripe” look is most obvious at certain angles and can change as the fish grows, with fine lines and facial spotting becoming more noticeable than thick stripes.
Will it graze algae if I feed it prepared foods regularly?
Most still graze throughout the day, but they tend to graze best when seaweed is offered consistently and the tank has established rock surfaces to pick from between meals.
How quickly should it start using a nori/seaweed clip?
It’s common for the fish to investigate the clip for a few days before eating confidently; placing the clip near its usual grazing path speeds up the “figuring it out” stage.
Does it spend more time grazing rockwork or the sandbed?
They typically focus on rock, glass, and hard surfaces where film algae accumulates, making aquascape access more important than sandbed area for their normal routine.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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